Patent decision

BL number
O/0936/23
Concerning rights in
GB2219713.1
Hearing Officer
Mr H Jones
Decision date
3 October 2023
Person(s) or Company(s) involved
Sushil Karsan Bhudia and Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd
Provisions discussed
Section 14(5)(b), section 1(1)(a)
Keywords
Clarity, Novelty
Related Decisions
None

Summary

1 The claims of the application are identical to a list of advantages set out in the applicant’s prior published application. The claims recite advantages of the invention as opposed to the precise technical matter for which the applicant seeks protection. The hearing officer found that the claims lacked novelty and clarity, so refused the application.

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